Self Esteem and Confidence allow us to feel good about ourselves, be in control of our lives as well as being realistic in our views of ourselves. Confidence allows us to accept ourselves as we are and to continue to feel positive about ourselves even when our expectations are not met. We value ourselves and when our self-esteem is healthy we are more likely to cope with life's' problems and trust in our own ability.

When we  suffer from low self-esteem, we are more likely to loose faith in ourselves, feel fearful, depend on other people's approval and expect negative outcomes in our lives. We may experience some of the following:

Negative self-image

Unsure of yourself, your needs and desires

Unsure of who you really are

Feelings of worthlessness

Acute shyness (difficulties in social situations)

We may all have areas in our lives where we feel confident and others where we lack confidence. How we develop confidence may vary depending on each individual and what they find most effective. Perhaps you have experienced low self-esteem since you were a child, needing to break the pattern imposed on you by your parents. Or perhaps relationships as an adult have been damaging to your self-confidence.
Counselling and Hypnotherapy can help in many ways, exploring your inner thoughts and creating a more positive and balanced view of yourself.